The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The given line graph compares the proportion of citizens residing in urban areas in the

Philippines

,

Malaysia

, Thailand and Indonesia over 5 decades, between 1970 and 2020, alongside the forecast for 2030 and 2040. In general, the total population dwelling in all four states saw an upward tendency throughout the given period.

This

trend is predicted to continue for the next two decades. Regarding the top two countries at the start, the

Philippines

and

Malaysia

began almost at the same level, around 30%.

While

the

Philippines

remained relatively unchanged for the first 10 years before seeing a noticeable increase to below 50% in 1990,

Malaysia

had a moderate growth of 10% in 1980 and reached 45% in the following decade. From

this

point onward, the

Philippines

declined gradually until 2010 and began to recover in 2020. It is

then

predicted to hit its highest point at just above a half in 2040.

Conversely

, after 1990,

Malaysia

climbed consistently, reaching a peak of approximately 75% in 2020. It is expected to grow by 10% in the next 20 years.

On the other hand

, Thailand and Indonesia started below 20% and showed a similar tendency in the first 30 years. The proportions for both countries converged at roughly 30% in 2000. From

then

on, Indonesia grew significantly and

finally

hit 50% in the final period,

whereas

Thailand maintained nearly the same level.

Nevertheless

, both states are forecasted to have dramatic growth in 2030 and 2040.